Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in ... more

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Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Patriot Guard riders were part of the motorcade that escorted the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier through the high school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Patriot Guard riders were part of the motorcade that escorted the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier through the high school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Navy veteran Chris Sgambati, who served in World War II, salutes as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Navy veteran Chris Sgambati, who served in World War II, salutes as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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People line the street as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

People line the street as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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A veiw of the American Legion Lt. Fred Clark Post 91 on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. The service for Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier will be held at the Legion Post on Tuesday. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A veiw of the American Legion Lt. Fred Clark Post 91 on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. The service for Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier will be held at the Legion Post on Tuesday. Lance ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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A large flag hangs from the ladder of a fire truck outside of the American Legion Lt. Fred Clark Post 91 on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. The service for Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier will be held at the Legion Post on Tuesday. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A large flag hangs from the ladder of a fire truck outside of the American Legion Lt. Fred Clark Post 91 on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. The service for Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Mechanicville students stand outside the school as the motorcade with the hearse carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier drives through the school grounds on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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A wreath with a photograph of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier is seen outside of Mechanicville High School on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

A wreath with a photograph of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier is seen outside of Mechanicville High School on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 in Mechanicville, NY. Lance Cpl. Denier was killed by enemy fire while ... more

Photo: Paul Buckowski

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A Marine Corp honor guard carry the casket of Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier of Mechanicville, N.Y., at Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec. 10, 2012. Denier, who was killed by enemy fire while on patrol Dec. 2. in Marjah, Afghanistan, was taken back to Mechanicville prior to his final funeral on Tuesday. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard carry the casket of Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier of Mechanicville, N.Y., at Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec. 10, 2012. Denier, who was killed by enemy fire while ... more

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Mary Morgan, center, is comforted by her daughters as the casket of her son, Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier of Mechanicville, N.Y., is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to Mechanicville. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Mary Morgan, center, is comforted by her daughters as the casket of her son, Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier of Mechanicville, N.Y., is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012

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Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to Mechanicville, where services will be held. (SKIP DICKSTEIN / TIMES UNION) less

Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to ... more

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Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to Mechanicville, where services will be held. (SKIP DICKSTEIN / TIMES UNION) less

Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to ... more

Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International... Photo-3870173.53732 - Times Union

Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to Mechanicville, where services will be held. (SKIP DICKSTEIN / TIMES UNION) less

Members of the Patriot Guard line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to ... more

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Former marines line up at Albany International Airport for the arrive of Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. Killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 2, Denier is being flown back to the Capital Region for services in his hometown of Mechanicville and burial at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. (DENNIS YUSKO / TIMES UNION) less

Former marines line up at Albany International Airport for the arrive of Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. Killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 2, Denier is being flown back to the Capital Region for services in his ... more

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Supporters line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to Mechanicville, where services will be held. (SKIP DICKSTEIN / TIMES UNION) less

Supporters line up at Albany International Airport in anticipation of the arrival of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier's body. The motorcyclists are expected to escort Denier's remains to Mechanicville, ... more

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Members of the U.S. Marines, the Patriot Guard and the family of Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier wait for his body to arrive at Albany International Airport on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (DENNIS YUSKO / TIMES UNION)

Members of the U.S. Marines, the Patriot Guard and the family of Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier wait for his body to arrive at Albany International Airport on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (DENNIS YUSKO / TIMES UNION)

Members of the U.S. Marines, the Patriot Guard and the family of... Photo-3870481.53732 - Times Union

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A couple that bought this pick-up truck from Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier prepares to salutes him as his funeral procession made its way to Mechanicville on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (DENNIS YUSKO / TIMES UNION) less

A couple that bought this pick-up truck from Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier prepares to salutes him as his funeral procession made its way to Mechanicville on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (DENNIS YUSKO / ... more

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Several onlookers are in tears as the motorcade carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by in Mechanicville on the way to the American Legion, where calling hours for the city native will be from 3-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. (Dennis Yusko/Times Union) less

Several onlookers are in tears as the motorcade carrying the body of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier passes by in Mechanicville on the way to the American Legion, where calling hours for the city native ... more

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The hearse and family members of Anthony Denier arrives at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

The hearse and family members of Anthony Denier arrives at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

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Friends and family of Anthony Denier wait for the funeral procession to being at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Friends and family of Anthony Denier wait for the funeral procession to being at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip ... more

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip ... more

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip ... more

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A Marine flag and a evergreen cross on the front porch of 14 Grove Street in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012, the home of Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan last week. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine flag and a evergreen cross on the front porch of 14 Grove Street in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012, the home of Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan last week. (Skip Dickstein/Times ... more

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in... Photo-3871143.53732 - Times Union

The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

The Patriot Guard assembles at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession for Marine Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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A sticker memorializing Anthony Denier on the rear window of a family friends pickup truck at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

A sticker memorializing Anthony Denier on the rear window of a family friends pickup truck at the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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Mary Morgan, mother of the deceased speaks with a Marine Corp representative as the coffin of her son Anthony Denier is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

Mary Morgan, mother of the deceased speaks with a Marine Corp representative as the coffin of her son Anthony Denier is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral ... more

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Mary Morgan, center is comforted by a Marine Corp representative as the coffin of Anthony Denier is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

Mary Morgan, center is comforted by a Marine Corp representative as the coffin of Anthony Denier is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his ... more

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard prepares the coffin of Anthony Denier to be taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip ... more

A Marine Corp honor guard salutes the coffin of Anthony Denier before it is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

A Marine Corp honor guard salutes the coffin of Anthony Denier before it is taken from the Albany International Airport in Colonie, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 for a funeral procession to his final resting place. (Skip ... more

Katrina Dancz fixes balloons on Grove Street in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 before the procession of Anthony Denier, her neighbor who was killed in Afghanistan last week came through. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

Katrina Dancz fixes balloons on Grove Street in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 10, 2012 before the procession of Anthony Denier, her neighbor who was killed in Afghanistan last week came through. (Skip ... more

Mary Morgan speaks about her son Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan yesterday on the front porch of her home in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 3, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Mary Morgan speaks about her son Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan yesterday on the front porch of her home in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 3, 2012. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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Mary Morgan, right is joined by her daughter Maria Betts on the front porch of her home in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 3, 2012 as she holds a photo of her son Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan yesterday. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union) less

Mary Morgan, right is joined by her daughter Maria Betts on the front porch of her home in Mechanicville, N.Y. Dec 3, 2012 as she holds a photo of her son Anthony Denier who was killed in Afghanistan yesterday. ... more

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A picture collage of the late Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, 26, who was killed Saturday while serving in Afghanistan. (Dennis Yusko/Times Union)

A picture collage of the late Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, 26, who was killed Saturday while serving in Afghanistan. (Dennis Yusko/Times Union)

A picture collage of the late Marine Lance Cpl. Anthony Denier, 26,... Photo-3835418.53732 - Times Union

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A yellow ribbon and Christmas decorations on the Mechanicville home of Anthony Denier, a Marine killed in Afghanistan over the weekend. (Dennis Yusko/Times Union)

A yellow ribbon and Christmas decorations on the Mechanicville home of Anthony Denier, a Marine killed in Afghanistan over the weekend. (Dennis Yusko/Times Union)

A yellow ribbon and Christmas decorations on the Mechanicville home... Photo-3835417.53732 - Times Union